Sudurpaschim Royals Defeat Chitwan Rhinos by Five Wickets in NPL Match

Sudurpaschim Royals secured a five-wicket victory against Chitwan Rhinos during a Nepal Premier League (NPL) Twenty20 fixture held on Monday. Playing at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, Sudurpaschim won the toss and elected to field first, restricting Chitwan Rhinos to 129 runs for the loss of six wickets across their allotted 20 overs. During Chitwan Rhinos' innings, Ravi Bopara top-scored with 49 runs from 40 balls. Other contributions included 17 runs from Bibek Yadav, 16 runs from David Malan, and 15 runs each from Arjun Saud and Sikandar Raza. In the bowling department for Sudurpaschim Royals, Scott Kuggeleijn took two wickets, while Hemant Dhami, Dipendra Singh Airee, and Anil Kharel claimed one wicket each. Chasing the target of 130 runs, Sudurpaschim Royals achieved 131 runs for five wickets in 16.4 overs to complete the win. Brandon McMullen led the chase with 43 runs, supported by Ishan Pandey with 25 runs and Sherfane Rutherford with an unbeaten 21 runs off 15 balls. For Chitwan Rhinos, bowler Ranjit Kumar claimed three wickets, while Rijan Dhakal and Mausam Dhakal took one wicket apiece.